Full-time/Part-time Professional Counselor needed at Downstream Mental Healthcare in Newark, NJ

In addition to providing a flexible schedule, unlimited time off, and professional development, our clinicians are valued for their clinical perspectives and unique skills while also sharing the belief that all therapy is client-focused. Our excellent support staff provides credentialing services, intake scheduling, highly efficient billing, and other administrative support as needed.

Our clinic maintains an employee-centered and forward-thinking culture. We set realistic expectations for employees and stress the importance of work/life balance.

Schedule:

8 am to 5 pm
Monday - Friday

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a youth-focused mental health clinician to work in our office. The clinician will:

• Hold a caseload of clients; establish rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Meet regularly with clients to review progress, stability, upcoming appointments, and discharge when appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor person-centered treatment plans with clients.
• Keep up-to-date documentation and progress notes for each client.
• Perform intake assessments.
• Perform individual sessions per week.
• Participate in individual supervision.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers.
• Maintain a growth mindset in all aspects of work.

QUALIFICATION:

• Master's Degree in Counseling or any related degree.
• Current licensure as LPC in the state of practice
• Ability to meet requirements for internal credentialing in relevant clinical settings.
• Minimum of one year experience in dealing with psychiatric patients and/or substance abuse populations.
• Two (2) years of experience in assessment and diagnosis and individual and group therapy.
• Demonstrated experience using a computer; basic keyboarding skills.

PAY:

• $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year + Bonus and Benefits

BENEFITS:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid continuing education
• Paid licensure fee
• Paid personal profile on the Psychology Today website

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